- Advertised from 1st May 2024
- 35 hours per week.
Role
Pitlochry Festival Theatre is Scotland’s largest building-based producing theatre company. It is a haven for artists, set in breath-taking Highland Perthshire surroundings. The range and scale of work we create here – in the only fully end-to-end production facility of its kind in Scotland, and delivered through an entrepreneurial business model – ensures that we play a unique role in the nation’s theatre sector.
It’s an exciting time to be joining the Theatre in this newly created role. As well as continuing to produce exceptional work and investing further in Scotland’s creative talent, we are also midway through a major capital development programme which will see us reduce our carbon footprint, improve accessibility, and ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the Theatre.
We are more than a venue; we’re a community, a creative hub, and a home for transformative experiences. This is an incredibly exciting time for the Theatre as we continue to develop our programmes and physical home, and control of our finances has never been more crucial. As part of a small core finance team, you will be responsible for bringing clarity to a complex business model and support the team in our mission to create life-changing experiences through the arts. Specifically, your duties will include but not be limited to:
- Production and review of monthly management accounts with detailed commentary and analysis – paying particular attention to key drivers of business performance
- Support the external audit process and the preparation of financial accounts
- Preparation of finance papers for the Board of Trustees and the Audit Committee
- Support the Director of Finance with a wide variety of strategic and commercial activities as well as the production of budgets, forecasts and re-forecasts
- Preparation of quarterly Board Packs
The role is offered on a full-time basis of 35 hours per week, ideally with 2-3 days per week being office based and comes with an attractive salary, 29 days holidays and a number of other benefits.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
In order to be successful, it is anticipated that you will be a fully qualified accountant with post-qualified experience gained in a constantly evolving, cash-focussed organisation. Irrespective of background, you will have a keen eye for detail and be able to offer commercial insight and analysis to support the decision making process.
Crucial to your success will be your ability to solve problems and demonstrate initiative whilst influencing a wide and varied stakeholder base. These will include but not be limited to others in the finance function, internal and external production and creative teams, external advisors, the Artistic Director, the CEO and the Board. Experience of Xero accounting software would be particularly attractive.
Application notes
We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should there be a good pool of candidates who apply.
If you would like to learn more about us as an organisation and the opportunity itself, please do not hesitate to speak with our retained advisor, Ivan McGeorge of McGeorge Appointments Ltd. Ivan would be delighted to engage with you on a formal/informal basis – in complete confidence and without obligation.
Ivan can be contacted via email: ivan@mcgeorge-appointments.com or via mobile: 07557 552 561.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.
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Dundee Science Centre (DSC), an award-winning visitor attraction and educational charity, has been promoting hands-on learning and showcasing the wonders of science since 2000. Our mission is to inspire curiosity and engagement in STEM across Tayside, Fife, and beyond. With 40 dedicated staff members and an annual income of £1.5 million, DSC engages an audience of 250,000 through in-Centre visits, community programs, festivals, and online initiatives.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead DSC into its next phase of development. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of science, a commercial mindset, and the ability to inspire and guide a high-performing team. As CEO, you will set the pace, tone, and culture of the organisation, ensuring sustainable growth and an exceptional visitor experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement the 3-year Business Strategy and Annual Operating Plan. Build a strong working relationship with the Chair and ensure robust governance.
- Operational Management: Lead the Executive Team to deliver the Annual Operating Plan, oversee business activities, and drive income growth. Manage customer experience, facilities, exhibitions, IT, Health & Safety, visitor services, staffing, and finance.
- STEM Engagement: Promote STEM engagement through effective marketing, fundraising, and partnerships. Represent DSC at external events and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Financial and HR Oversight: Ensure financial stability, conduct annual audits, and maintain current HR policies and procedures. Foster a motivated and cohesive team environment.
The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in running commercial operations and delivering national-level projects. They will possess experience in the visitor attraction sector or in building successful commercial ventures. Strong governance and Company Secretary experience are essential, along with a broad understanding of science and STEM engagement. Financial management and budget responsibility are critical, as is hands-on HR experience and conflict resolution skills. The candidate should demonstrate excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities. Finally, the ability to make informed decisions, inspire confidence, and work effectively under pressure is paramount.
Join us at Dundee Science Centre and lead a team dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists and innovators. Dundee Science Centre is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
For more information on Dundee Science Centre and this opportunity, please visit aspenpeople.co.uk/DSC.
For a confidential discussion, please contact David Currie or Donogh O’Brien at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.
Top job! Chief Executive
- Full time
- £55,000 – £60,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh City/Home-working
- Closing 31st July 2024
The current Director of Live Music Now Scotland (LMNS) was appointed at the date of its founding in 1984 and has led LMN’s activities in Scotland ever since. In March 2025, she will step back from that position and the Board is now looking to appoint a Chief Executive.
The Chief Executive, reporting to the Chair and Board of Trustees, will provide strategic leadership and operational management to deliver the overall vision of LMNS.
Young People's Engagement Officer
- Full time
- £26,000 – £30,000
- On site: Wigtown
- Closing 2nd August 2024
Wigtown Festival Company is looking to appoint a Young People’s Engagement Officer to develop and run our year-round programmes with 15-25-year-olds. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a fresh way of working with our target group of 15-to-25-year-olds at Wigtown Book Festival and around the year.
We are seeking a dynamic and imaginative individual who is experienced in enabling young people (YP) to develop cultural skills and explore their interests in a secure and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about widening cultural access and overcoming barriers to participation.
Working within a small programming team and reporting to the Creative Director, they will be responsible for initiating, delivering and evaluating projects, and delivering against the aims of the Festival Company’s Young People’s Engagement Plan. An ability to self-organise and juggle multiple projects in a busy workplace is essential.
The Young People’s Engagement Post is kindly supported by The Holywood Trust.
Salary and Terms
The position is full-time / 35 hours a week. The salary is in the range of £26,000-£30,000 depending on experience, with an initial contract for two years.
WFC is a Fair Work and Real Living Wage employer and is open to flexible working from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Working closely in partnership with a wide range of young people to programme activities (including at Wigtown Book Festival) and develop new projects according to need.
- Creating new and lasting working relationships with other YP organisations in the region and beyond.
- Building and nurturing a new young people’s advisory team.
- Developing and implementing the young people’s engagement plan and evaluation framework.
- Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the impact of our activities with YP.
- Sourcing funding for YP projects and managing funder relationships.
- Overseeing social media and marketing for our young people’s activities.
- Occasional weekend and evening working (eg during Wigtown Book Festival) with time off in lieu.
Essential Experience and Attributes
- A proven ability to work with and engage with young people collaboratively and respectfully.
- A proven ability to build relationships with partner organisations in the cultural and third sectors.
- An understanding of monitoring and evaluating young people’s activities.
- An understanding and respect for the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- An understanding of the essential importance of safeguarding; PGV certificated.
- Interest in / experience of the cultural sector.
- Excellent personal, communication and teamwork skills.
Other Desirable Experience and Attributes
- Experience in budget management.
- A knowledge of Dumfries & Galloway.
- A knowledge and passion for literature.
- Familiarity with social media and marketing.
Scotland’s membership organisation and sector support body for the performing arts is seeking to recruit a passionate, skilled and dedicated new staff team, including a Change Programmes Lead.
This is a time of immense challenge, change, renewal, and opportunity. Working with FST, you’ll play a vital role in the future of this essential part of the cultural sector, as we support and champion the performing arts.
The Change Programmes Lead will have relevant experience working in a similar role, for example, as a producer, in project management, creative learning, programme or event management and/or partnership development. They will play a pivotal role in ensuring FST amplifies our impact by developing more innovative and effective ways to drive change for people in the sector, working across four key areas:
- Policies and planning
- Professional and sector development
- Projects
- Partnerships
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